Rural fuel prices (Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale Liberal Democrats)

Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale Liberal Democrats <info@libdems.org.uk>

Rural fuel prices

May 20, 2010 4:26 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats

Speaking after the issuing of a press release by George Lyon MEP welcoming the fact that the coalition agreement includes provisions to reduce fuel duty in remote rural areas, Jean Davis commented; "This is a demonstration of action from the new government which could benefit us all here in the Western Isles."

"The coalition agreement states that 'we will investigate measures to help with fuel costs in remote rural areas starting with pilot schemes' The question is where these pilot schemes will be?"

"The previously reported facebook group covering the Northern and Western Isles is fighting our corner and I have signed their petition and have encouraged others to do so too. George has had a petition running for some months and many islanders will have received direct correspondence from him in recent weeks."

"We need to continue to make our case and we need our MP to engage directly with the Coalition Government on our behalf in order to assist to secure action as soon as possible to reduce the heavy burden on our residents and businesses."

"As transport spokesperson for his Party at Westminster he has issued a press release on the matter he now needs to act in Westminster or we could lose a great opportunity."

"He and his Party will be keen in enough to take the credit next year when the Scottish parliamentary elections come round so lets see some work on our behalf now!"

"Instead of attacking Scottish Secretary, Danny Alexander as he did in his press release he should be working with him to deliver for his constituency."